ERMA TECH GROUP is doubling down on sustainable shipping, snapping up German antifouling specialist HASYTEC in a move that could reshape the market for eco-friendly coatings. The acquisition isn’t just about adding a new product line—it’s a strategic play to dominate the green tech space by combining HASYTEC’s ultrasonic antifouling with ERMA’s existing portfolio of decarbonisation and water treatment solutions.
HASYTEC’s tech is a game-changer. Its patented ultrasonic system keeps hulls clean without toxic coatings, slashing fuel consumption and emissions. By folding this into ERMA’s global network—50+ locations and 170 service engineers—ERMA isn’t just scaling HASYTEC’s reach. It’s embedding the tech into a full-service sustainability package, from ballast water treatment to emissions reduction.
This isn’t just a merger of tech—it’s a merger of mindsets. ERMA’s CEO, Ms. Polychronopoulou, puts it bluntly: “HASYTEC’s tech fits our DNA.” That DNA is all about turning green tech into operational reality. With this deal, ERMA is betting that shipowners won’t just want one-off solutions—they’ll demand integrated systems that cut costs and carbon in one go.
The real test will be execution. Can ERMA scale HASYTEC’s tech without losing its edge? And how will rivals like Sigma respond? One thing’s clear: the race to clean up shipping just got more competitive.